Official account of Montgomery County Government. Not monitored 24/7, but we try to be responsive. For nonemergency requests, call 3-1-1 or
@311MC311
.
Meet Molly, the 8-year-old Labrador who saved her family from a fire in their Montgomery County home! Alerting them to call
@mcfrs
just in time, Molly proved that sometimes heroes have four legs and a tail. She's not just a pet; she's a lifesaver.
📰
A donation page has been set up to help the residents impacted by the fire and explosion that devastated the Friendly Garden Apartments in Silver Spring. This incident caused serious injuries and displaced residents. For how to donate ➡️ .
Here is a little good news! Montgomery County is leading the way with local hand sanitizer production through a unique partnership with
@MiscDistillery
and Vashan Compounding Pharmacy to create hand sanitizer solution to keep our first responders safer.
As the
#COVID19
pandemic continues, many of our neighbors are struggling with food insecurity. More than 500 people received boxes of fresh produce and meats on Saturday at the East County Community Recreation Center, thanks to our dedicated partners and volunteers.
🆕 Montgomery County residents will be able to pick up FREE rapid at-home
#COVID19
test kits at 19
@MCPL_Libraries
STARTING Monday (Jan. 10). The kits will be available on a first come, first served basis until supplies run out. 📰➡️ .
County Executive
@Marc_Elrich
says Montgomery County will stay with current guidelines because it is not safe to reopen yet. The County has the second highest number of
#COVID19
cases in the state.
#MoCo
#StayHome
#StaySafe
📷 Photographer Clark Day captured these wintry photos of a fox at play, and a majestic tree draped with
#snow
in the historic district of
@GburgMD
today. Hope they make you smile! ❄
🚨 For DV survivors or any other at risk folks: Safety phones might be detected during an upcoming test. If your abuser isn't aware of your phone, TURN IT OFF (not just silenced) for the full 30 mins to prevent any sound or notifications. Protect your privacy.
#SafetyFirst
📵🔇
🚨📱Tomorrow at 2:20 pm ET expect a buzz! FEMA & FCC are testing the Emergency Alert System nationwide. Whether you get your heads-up in English or Spanish depends on your phone's settings. Just a test, but a reminder to always stay alert & informed!🔊🌐
@readymontgomery
Montgomery County will remain on a stay at home status until
#COVID19
conditions improve. County Executive
@Marc_Elrich
and
@MoCoDHHS
Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles will hold a news conference at noon Thursday, May 14.
#StayHome
#StaySafe
Happy Birthday, Maryland! Maryland Day commemorates March 25, 1634, the day settlers landed in from two small sailing ships. Learn more here:
#marylandday
#marylandbirthday
🚌Big news for MoCo commuters! Look out for new red lanes on University Blvd. These dedicated bus lanes mean faster Ride On & Metrobus services, easing your commute. One of the ways
@MontCoExec
&
@MCDOTNow
are making public transportation easier!🚦🔴 Info:
📣 County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles has announced that effective at 5 p.m. today indoor gatherings of more than 10 people are prohibited and face coverings are required at all times outdoors and indoors in public facilities. Details: .
Thank you to the United States-China Association of Commerce for donating 4,000 KN95 masks to Montgomery County for our first responders and healthcare professionals. The donation is greatly appreciated.
Due to the extreme heat, Progress Place, 8106 Georgia Av, Silver Spring, will be open 8 a.m. Saturday July 20 - 7:30 a.m. Monday July 22 as a cooling center & temporary overnight shelter for homeless individuals. On Monday, July 22nd, Progress Place will resume normal operations.
🎥 A big shoutout to Dermott Foley, a Montgomery Blair HS freshman, for snagging
@cspan
's $3,000 first prize with his documentary on the Purple Line's impact! A visionary look at how transit can shape a greener future. Catch it on C-SPAN, April 19!
🔗
🆕
@MoCoDHHS
has received its first shipment of the J&J/Janssen
#COVID19
vaccine, 1,600 doses, and plans to start using the vaccine at its clinics in the coming days.
A sign of appreciation for our County's solid waste collectors and inspectors who work tirelessly everyday keeping our community clean and safe.
@MyGreenMC
#EarthMonth
Happy
#MarylandDay
! Today we commemorate the birth of our state and the rich tapestry of culture, history, and customs that make Maryland unique. With its magnificent state parks and vibrant cities, Maryland is a treasure trove of experiences.
#MoCo
🌳🌊🏢🎊
🍂 Fall freebie alert! Thanks to the federal government, every household can snag FOUR free at-home COVID-19 tests! 🏠🔬 Keep you & your pumpkin spice crew safe. 🎃☕️ Head over to & get yours delivered straight to your doorstep. Stay cozy & test easy! 🌡
Based on
@GovLarryHogan
's 4 p.m. news conference, Montgomery County leaders will adjust our previously scheduled news conference to approximately 6 p.m. today.
For 30 years, Asst. Fire Chief Dorcus ‘Dee’ Howard-Richards has worked her way up the ranks at
@mcfrs
while maintaining her paramedic certification. The County’s first African-American woman battalion chief, she is now the highest-ranking woman.
#WomensHistoryMonth
Good morning! The Stay at Home order remains in effect in Montgomery County. . A decision to reopen will be based on the criteria below.
#MoCo
#StayHome
#StaySafe
Sending our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Chief Luther Reynolds, who passed away yesterday after battling cancer. Chief Reynolds was Assistant Chief of Police of
@mcpnews
before joining
@CharlestonPD
. Thank you for keeping our community safe.
It’s National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, and we want to thank the men and women who serve and protect our County every day and continually demonstrate the willingness to go above and beyond. We appreciate you!
📣 Important update: Montgomery County's law banning firearms within 100 yards of public spaces upheld by District Court. A significant step for public safety! 🚫🔫 The restriction applies to parks, schools, churches & more.
🔗 Read about it here:
🌸🚗 JUST IN: The cherry blossoms will peak Mar 23 - 26! Venture beyond DC to Montgomery County's less crowded gems. Kenwood's 1,200 trees, Glenview Mansion, Brookside Gardens, Takoma Park, & Silo Falls in Brookeville await. Road trip, anyone?
@VisitMoCo
:
❄️ Snow Alert for Montgomery County! Expecting 3-5 inches of fluffy fun & chilly temps. 🌨️
@MCDOTNow
crews are on the job, making roads safe. 🚗 If you can, stay cozy at home! Need to travel? Ride On buses are your snowy day pals. 🚌
More info:
A THREE-PEAT for LEDECKY!
Gold in London, Rio, and now TOKYO in the women's 800m freestyle for
@KatieLedecky
!
#TokyoOlympics
x
@TeamUSA
📺: NBC
💻:
📱: NBC Sports App
When it comes to COVID-19, we are hearing a lot about the importance of social distancing. But what exactly does that mean? County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles explains.
#MoCo
#COVID19
@MoCoDHHS
🆕 The County has regressed to Substantial Transmission of
#COVID19
. Board of Health regulation cites resumption of Indoor Mask Mandate starting at 12:01 a.m. on Nov. 3 unless the board acts to amend the regulation. Read the release for more info. ➡️📰
📣 Montgomery County Executive
@Marc_Elrich
and
@MoCoDHHS
Officer Dr. Travis Gayles today announced the County has achieved its benchmarks and will officially enter Phase 2 of reopening at 5 p.m. Friday, June 19. Details: .
📢 We now have the FIRST shipment of
#COVID19
vaccine in Montgomery County! We’re not out of the woods; but there is light at the end of the tunnel. See the release for more info. ➡️
It's Chef Jose Andres Day in Montgomery County! The world renowned chef and humanitarian, who is also a Montgomery County resident, addressed students at an event titled, "Ingredients for Change," at the
@UatShadyGrove
today. More photos:
@Marc_Elrich
This just in: County Executive
@Marc_Elrich
will be joined by County leaders at 3 p.m. today for a news conference to announce the latest COVID-19 developments. Watch the news conference live on Facebook and the County's website. Today's Facebook Live event is canceled.
🚒 Maryland’s Task Force 1 has returned after assisting with the fires in Maui. The 80-member team from Montgomery, Prince George's, & Howard Counties was deployed for 2 weeks. A heartfelt thank you to these heroes for their dedicated service.🙏🔥🌺
@mcfrs
Montgomery County has received 1,600 doses of the Johnson & Johnson
#COVID19
vaccine, and today dozens of essential workers received the J & J vaccine at a clinic in White Oak.
@MoCoDHHS
🌒 Eclipse Alert! On Monday, catch the partial solar eclipse from 2:04 pm to 4:32 pm, peaking at 3:20 pm. While we won't get total darkness, it's a rare celestial event not to miss! Remember, never look directly at the sun without proper eye protection.
When it comes to the spread of COVID-19, County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles said you should not be alarmed if you see tents going up at local hospitals. “This is actually a sign of preparedness,” said Gayles. Read more:
@ReadyMontgomery
@MoCoDHHS
💉 If you are age 16 and up, now is the time to preregister for a
#COVID19
vaccine appointment. Don't delay, preregister today!
Details ➡ .
#GoVaxMontgomery
Wear a face covering when using public transportation, entering businesses, exercising at the gym, shopping at farmers markets and outdoors when it is not possible to maintain physical distancing. For more 😷 info: .
Tomorrow,
@MoCoDHHS
will open a
#COVID19
vaccine clinic at the Germantown campus of
@montgomerycoll
.
Next week, this location will become a mass vax site.
For preregistration information and more, visit the County's website: .
As we prepare for a potential second wave of
#COVID19
, we're building a sizable supply of
#PPE
:
✔ 400,000 face shields
✔ 600,000 gowns
✔ 1 million gloves
✔ 12 million masks
Supplies will be used by first responders,
@MoCoDHHS
, shelter employees, etc.
@ReadyMontgomery
Good morning Montgomery County! Remember to wear a mask, watch your distance and wash your hands. Together, we can slow the spread of
#COVID19
.
#MaskUpMoCo
#WorldMaskWeek
😷
Congratulations to OEMHS's Netta Squires and Myra Derbyshire!!🎉
🏆Netta was named Maryland's 2022 Emergency Manager of the Year and
🏆Myra (not pictured) was named Maryland's 2022 Rookie Emergency Manager of the Year.
SO incredibly proud to have these women on our team!
🆕 Montgomery County has regressed to "Substantial Transmission" of
#COVID19
. Board of Health regulation cites resumption of the Indoor Mask Mandate starting at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 20. Read the release for more info ➡️📰 .
Attention high school students 16 or older. Interested in serving your community while earning up to $310 or 25 SSL hours per day. Text SERVE to 77788. Details: .
Pet Adoption fees are being waived today & tomorrow at the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center, open from noon-5pm both days. Come by and see if there is a dog, cat, exotic, or other type animal that captures your heart. More details at:
🆕 Montgomery County residents can pick up free, adult-sized N95 masks at 19
@MCPL_Libraries
branches starting FRIDAY (Jan. 21). Supplies are limited and the masks will be available on a first come, first served basis! 📰 News release ➡️
@MoCoDHHS
Flags are at half-staff outside Public Safety Headquarters in
@GburgMD
for Fallen Heroes Day. Today Rich Leotta visited his son Police Officer Noah Leotta's memorial at the site.
@GovLarryHogan
ordered State flags to remain at half-staff through Sunday.
You must request a ballot to vote by mail. ✉ Postage is prepaid so you can return your ballot by mail 📮 or at a Board of Elections drop box. To apply, text VBM to 77788. For more info ➡ .
@777Vote
On behalf of a grateful County, thank you to all the veterans - past, present, and future - who keep us safe through your service and sacrifice.
#MoCoVets
🆕 Are you looking for a job?
@MCPL_Libraries
is offering free online workshops & one-on-one sessions geared toward assisting job seekers and entrepreneurs throughout March. All workshops are free and offered virtually.
Read the news release for details: .
Good morning Montgomery County! Keep staying at home (except for essential travel and approved outdoor activities) and maintain physical distancing to stop the spread of
#COVID19
. Your efforts are making a difference!
#MoCo
#StayHome
#StaySafe
Today, Montgomery County celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day, acknowledging the profound contributions and rich heritage of indigenous communities. We honor the past, present, and future of these resilient cultures.
Please stay vigilant. We have seen an uptick in
#COVID19
cases today, 159 total; and our three-day average is 119. It’s important to wear a mask; watch your physical distance; avoid crowds and social gatherings; and wash your hands.
#MaskUpMoCo
😷
Please note that
@MontgomeryCoMD
Government will remain open and will continue to assist those who are dealing with the impact of the plane crash. There may be residents who may need to use our facilities or require other support.
Maryland
@GovLarryHogan
has signed a stay-at-home order. Residents are only allowed to leave for essential activities (food, medicine, outdoor exercise, etc.). The executive order goes into effect at 8 tonight. For more info: .
#MoCo
#StayHome
#COVID19
See below for an update regarding
@mcpnews
’s Sergeant Patrick Kepp who got injured on the job back in October. Wishing you a speedy recovery, Sargeant.
Thank you to all
@mcpnews
officers keeping Montgomery County safe.
BREAKING: Montgomery County Police Sgt. Patrick Kepp has been released from the Shock Trauma Center! He had his legs amputated after a speeding teen driver ran him over on I-270 in October. He will now go to Walter Reed for physical rehab
@nbcwashington
@mcpnews
@umms
A face covering is fitted properly when it covers your nose and mouth. For more information about face coverings, visit the County's COVID-19 Information Portal. 😷
County officials issued a health order, effective tomorrow (Monday, April 13), requiring shoppers to wear a face covering while shopping at grocery stores, pharmacies, farmers markets and big box retailers. Details:
#MoCo
#COVID19
#StayHome
County Executive Marc Elrich cautions that we are one step away from sheltering in place and advises all residents to avoid gatherings of more than 10 people, this is the logical next step due to
#COVID19
.
Good morning Montgomery County! Please stay at home today (except for essential travel and approved outdoor activities) and maintain physical distancing to stop the spread of
#COVID19
. We are making progress, let's keep it up!
#MoCo
#StayHome
#StaySafe
🎉A historic day for Montgomery County! The new
#RentStabilization
law, capping rent increases at 3% plus inflation, is officially signed. A great step to protect residents from rent gouging. 130,000+ households can breathe easier today! 💪🏠
🔗 📰
📣 Attention Montgomery County residents! 📣
Montgomery Connects is distributing 10,000 laptops to low-income individuals thanks to funding from the FCC’s Emergency Connectivity Fund grant and Maryland Emergency Education Relief grants.